Sierra Leonean journalist, rights activist and young entrepreneur Murtala Mohamed Kamara is named among the 100 Most Influential Young Africans.

Selecting 10 of the most influential across 10 distinct categories, the number 100 represents the force of young people who are creating change and making sure it translates into making the lives of other people better.

The list, which was compiled in consultation with a jury made up of young Africans based across the globe, after weeks of public nomination, represents hope for the continent and exhibits the potentials Africa has to become a global phenomenon.

On social media, 87 percent of these young Africans are on Facebook, with a combined following of 18,317,458 whiles 86 percent have 16,203,116 followers on twitter. (Data compiled on 15th July, 2016).

Prince Akpah, President of the organisation, reiterated the need for the continent to be inspired by its own success stories and hope the list will provide a great reference of motivation for most young people to take a step in creating a great future for themselves and Africa.